Calls for disability expo to take place on Island

Thursday, 8 October 2015 00:00

Services and resources for disabled people on the Isle of Man need joining up.

That's the view of Annabelle Pearce - she's calling for an exhibition to provide a platform for products, services, employment opportunities and charities.

The idea follows other international expos that have proved successful in better promoting quality of life tools for people with disabilities and their carers.

Annabelle is looking for organisations who want to get involved - she says it's about reaching out to the Island's most vulnerable people:

More from Isle of Man News

Tin bath races mean bus diversions tomorrow

Bus Vannin's warning of some disruption in the south of the Island tomorrow as an iconic Manx sporting event gets underway.
MHK wants backing for changes to Tynwald members' pay

Do pay structures for Tynwald members need looking at again?
Storage firm announces closure

A storage business in Crosby says it's shutting its doors later this month.
Mountain Road shut for skate setup later

Part of the Mountain Road is due to close later as the Island prepares to host some of the world’s fastest skateboarders.
Bus diversions for tin bath day tomorrow

Bus Vannin's warning of some disruption in the south of the Island tomorrow as an iconic Manx sporting event gets underway.
MP criticises Island's fishing visa rules in Westminster

A Northern Irish MP says his constituency's fishing fleet is facing a major threat because of changes to Isle of Man visa rules.
Post Office won't release Evri documents as courier prepares to leave Island

Isle of Man Post Office says it won't release any of its emails or messages with courier firm Evri - which could have shown talks about taking over the service.
Strix to shut Ramsey factory

One of the Island's biggest manufacturers says it's closing its Ramsey factory and shifting production to China.

Calls for disability expo to take place on Island

More from Isle of Man News

Comments